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Tu si eres babosa
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"silly"
babosa= tonta
She's telling her friend that she is 'silly' (babosa) (for wanting to dump her b/f)
Disclaimer: For an accurate response one should also clarify the 'context' of the scenario if known. Otherwise responses will vary.
LDG.
babosa= tonta
She's telling her friend that she is 'silly' (babosa) (for wanting to dump her b/f)
Disclaimer: For an accurate response one should also clarify the 'context' of the scenario if known. Otherwise responses will vary.
LDG.
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It may be be as you say, in this context, but my exoerience with this word, is quite different.Lesley D said:babosa= tonta
She's telling her friend that she is 'silly' (babosa) (for wanting to dump her b/f)
LDG.
Similarly to it's usage in French, "baveux", it means someone who is a bit of a smart alec, looks for trouble, rude.
The origins of the word come from "drool".("babear" in Spanish, "baver" in French)
Why in French & Spanish, it means a smart mouth shyte disturber, while in English, it's what we do when we see a beautiful woman, is beyond me.
Rocky...
This is a perfect example why I normally don't respond to 'what does this mean' type threads because the OP never completely gives the context which makes it difficult to decipher the meaning thus resulting in too much speculation.
However, what you say may be true as well but if the meaning you imply is what the OP is asking then technically the phrase is wrong grammatically.
babosa vs. una babosa.
That's why I think she is simply saying her friend is 'silly'. Babosa vs una babosa changes the meaning completely.
LDG.
This is a perfect example why I normally don't respond to 'what does this mean' type threads because the OP never completely gives the context which makes it difficult to decipher the meaning thus resulting in too much speculation.
However, what you say may be true as well but if the meaning you imply is what the OP is asking then technically the phrase is wrong grammatically.
babosa vs. una babosa.
That's why I think she is simply saying her friend is 'silly'. Babosa vs una babosa changes the meaning completely.
LDG.
Rocky said:It may be be as you say, in this context, but my exoerience with this word, is quite different.
Similarly to it's usage in French, "baveux", it means someone who is a bit of a smart alec, looks for trouble, rude.
The origins of the word come from "drool".("babear" in Spanish, "baver" in French)
Why in French & Spanish, it means a smart mouth shyte disturber, while in English, it's what we do when we see a beautiful woman, is beyond me.
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Lesley D said:This is a perfect example why I normally don't respond to 'what does this mean' type threads because the OP never completely gives the context which makes it difficult to decipher the meaning thus resulting in too much speculation.
However, what you say may be true as well but if the meaning you imply is what the OP is asking then technically the phrase is wrong grammatically.
babosa vs. una babosa.
LDG.
Lesley is right on target, context is basic for interpretation. Remember when President Hip?lito Mej?a popularized the expression by repeatedly calling journalists, "ese es un babobo", "esos son unos babobos".
Babosa, una babosa
It very well may mean, dumb, stupid, fool, tonta, in this context.
I can tell you there would be no difference between, "babosa" and "una babosa", any more than it would in French, "baveux" or "un baveux".
Sometimes, the adjective is the same word as the noun, like, "you are American" or "you are an American".
It very well may mean, dumb, stupid, fool, tonta, in this context.
I can tell you there would be no difference between, "babosa" and "una babosa", any more than it would in French, "baveux" or "un baveux".
Sometimes, the adjective is the same word as the noun, like, "you are American" or "you are an American".
literally, A babosa is a slug, babosa is also an adjective meaning "slobbery" (baba is slober) My wife tells me this when she thinks I am bullsh!tting her, i.e...
She's giving me crap about this or that and yelling and I start saying "You look so pretty today sweetheart..." she'll say "tu si eres baboso!"
She's giving me crap about this or that and yelling and I start saying "You look so pretty today sweetheart..." she'll say "tu si eres baboso!"
That's just a local nickname for a slug, as it is slimey like drool.MrMike said:literally, A babosa is a slug,
I think you are getting closer to the meaning, than "tonta".MrMike said:babosa is also an adjective meaning "slobbery" (baba is slober) My wife tells me this when she thinks I am bullsh!tting her, i.e...
She's giving me crap about this or that and yelling and I start saying "You look so pretty today sweetheart..." she'll say "tu si eres baboso!"
All the employess are in now, and I have confirmed with them, that my interpretation of the word is 100% correct.
Rocky said:I think you are getting closer to the meaning, than "tonta".
All the employess are in now, and I have confirmed with them, that my interpretation of the word is 100% correct.
What a bunch of babosos!:classic:
Sluggish
My understanding of the word also covers the name for a lazy person, as he/she hardly moves.
m'frog
My understanding of the word also covers the name for a lazy person, as he/she hardly moves.
m'frog
MrMike said:literally, A babosa is a slug, babosa is also an adjective meaning "slobbery" (baba is slober) My wife tells me this when she thinks I am bullsh!tting her, i.e...
She's giving me crap about this or that and yelling and I start saying "You look so pretty today sweetheart..." she'll say "tu si eres baboso!"
I think your meaning is more appropriate...Baboso(a) in the context given by the OP is a bull****er. Probably the friend always says that she is dumping her boyfreind but never does.
I think she means "slimey" like a slug (no offense to MrMike).Stodgord said:I think your meaning is more appropriate...Baboso(a) in the context given by the OP is a bull****er. Probably the friend always says that she is dumping her boyfriend but never does.
This is probably the meaning in the OP's sentence he posted.
The girl probably takes advantage of the men she dates, then dumps them when a better sugar daddy comes around.
And one more note on babosa / baboso:
This is a low-class, barrio word. If you use this in the company of refined Dominicans, don't expect them to have much more to talk about with you, because this word immediately tells them who you hang out with, and they won't want to be there much longer.
Perhaps the second or third level of learning Spanish is to learn how to say ugly, crude things in a nicer way.
My favorite nice insult: coprafago. You can say it to someone while smiling, and they will smile right back at you, because not many know what this means.
This is a low-class, barrio word. If you use this in the company of refined Dominicans, don't expect them to have much more to talk about with you, because this word immediately tells them who you hang out with, and they won't want to be there much longer.
Perhaps the second or third level of learning Spanish is to learn how to say ugly, crude things in a nicer way.
My favorite nice insult: coprafago. You can say it to someone while smiling, and they will smile right back at you, because not many know what this means.
Stodgord said:I think your meaning is more appropriate...Baboso(a) in the context given by the OP is a bull****er. Probably the friend always says that she is dumping her boyfreind but never does.
Right, Babosa in this context means that the first speaker is talking sh!t and wont do what she claims she will do. Her words are just so much nonsense, tonteria, like drool.
GringoCArlos said:. ...My favorite nice insult: coprafago.
Do you mean 'dried coconut eater'? ;-)
http://www.bartleby.com/61/9/C0630900.html
SYLLABICATION: co?pra
PRONUNCIATION: kpr, kpr
NOUN: The dried white flesh of the coconut from which coconut oil is extracted.
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